THE CREATIVE QUARTER
Described as Folkestone’s cultural heart, the Creative Quarter is a thriving powerhouse of creativity in all its forms, and a true symbol of the regeneration of the town.
AN URBAN VILLAGE
An inspiring community of designers, filmmakers, musicians, web developers and artists of all kinds are focussed around the 115 studios and offices and over 50 shops, as well as around 80 flats, making the area a playground for creative and digital businesses.
Some 90 buildings have been restored by Creative Folkestone.
Enjoy watching artists paint in their galleries and sign up to classes run by skilled craftsmen and women. Bars transform into micro-performance spaces and cafés are buzzing with people meeting to make exciting plans.
The Old High Street, Tontine Street and Mill Bay are where it’s at!
RETAIL THERAPY
There’s a huge selection of shops to choose from, so to whet your appetite here are just a few…
Bounce Vintage stocks vintage clothing, shoes and accessories dating from the 1930s to the 90s. For both men and women, the focus is on clothing you can wear every day.
Jeweller and goldsmith Aimee Craddock specialises in hand-made, modernist jewellery.
Children’s shop Moo Like a Monkey celebrates individuality, diversity and design, with a carefully hand-picked selection of Scandinavian and British-made clothes, books and wooden eco-friendly toys.
At PARADISO, you can find original vintage film and television memorabilia including film posters, lobby cards, press stills, and brochures. Their collection of posters covers every film genre and every decade from the 1940s to the 1990s.
Professional artist Shane Record has run Shane Record Paintings and Prints since 2005. He predominately paints in oils with a palette knife and undertakes a wide range of commissions.
The Great British Shop offers an eclectic and evolving selection of items across a range of categories from homewares to print, toys and more. The common theme is that everything is produced in Great Britain & Northern Ireland.
QUARTERHOUSE
This performing arts venue presents a regular programme of music, comedy and more, as well as live screenings from the National Theatre and Royal Opera House. Working with the people of Folkestone and beyond, Quarterhouse hosts festivals and workshops, community events, helps artists develop new work and makes local initiatives happen.
CREATIVE FOLKESTONE
Creative Folkestone is a visionary arts charity dedicated to producing and enabling the very best creative activity that has transformed Folkestone and East Kent and continues to do so. It is designed to make the town a better place to live, work, play and visit – for all.
Established in 2002, and formerly known as Creative Foundation, Creative Folkestone has a remarkable record of success and looks after five projects: Folkestone Artworks, Folkestone Book Festival, Creative Quarter, Folkestone Triennial, Prospect Cottage, The Quarterhouse – and much more
For more information, visit www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
